Counterfeit $100 bill accepted at Fortuna business

The Fortuna Chamber of Commerce sent out a notice Wednesday to warn businesses to use caution when accepting large bills.

"Business owners, managers and cashiers — please be aware that a counterfeit $100 bill was successfully passed at a Fortuna business on Tuesday, July 8," the notice states. "Be extra careful when accepting large bills in your business."

The Fortuna Police Department has no information on the incident — including which business it happened at — and has been trying to contact the chamber for more information, according to dispatch.

Chamber CEO Erin Dunn said they were alerted by a local business that wanted other businesses in the area to be on the lookout.

"Success in passing counterfeit bills happens every few years, and it is a good, albeit painful, reminder for business owners to remain vigilant at all times," Dunn said.